Spiced Fig Preserves

Directions

1. 1
   Place allspice, cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger in a square of cheesecloth and tie it closed with a piece of twine (make sure its tightly closed so your spices dont leak out).
2. 2
   Be sure that one end of the twine is long enough to tie around the handle of your pot.
3. 3
   This will make it much easier to remove the spices from the hot preserves.
4. 4
   In a large sauce pot, combine figs, brown sugar and orange juice.
5. 5
   Add the spice bag into the pot, tying one end of the twine around the pot handle.
6. 6
   Stir.
7. 7
   Cook mixture at a medium simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and groups of large shiny bubbles begin to appear on the surface.
8. 8
   This will take about 15-20 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove pot from heat.
10. 10
    Remove spice bag and allow preserves to cool.
11. 11
    Transfer to a jar or container and refrigerate.
12. 12
    Recipe makes roughly 3 1/2 cups.
13. 13
    Preserves will last for 1-2 weeks, stored in the refrigerator.
14. 14
    Use a sterile canning process for longer shelf life.